Description
Carbuncle is a disease of the Skin.
The bacterial infection that causes a cluster of the Boils is Carbuncle.
It is caused by the Staphylococcus Aureus bacteria and infects the deeper Skin. The bacteria attacks a group of Hair Follicles. It causes swelling and results in Boils. It causes multiple Boils that affect the Subcutaneous Tissues. It causes a lump and contains pus under the Skin. It is often found inside the Throat, Nose, Thighs, Back Hips and the Neck.
When the bacteria infects a group of Hair follicles, it is Carbuncle. If it infects a single Hair follicle, it is termed as Furuncle.
Causes of Carbuncle
Bacterial Infection
If not treated properly, Carbuncle may cause
Endocarditis
Blood Infection
Damage to the Skin
Note 1 : If you are diabetic, you are more likely to get Carbuncles.
Materia Medica for Carbuncle
Single Herb Soak a cotton ball in the Tea Tree Essential Oil. Dab the cotton ball over the affected area and dispose off. Repeat the process 3 to 4 times a day.
Mix 1 teaspoon of Turmeric powder and a pinch of Black Pepper in one glass of lukewarm water. Drink it thrice daily.
Hydrotherapy for Carbuncle
Take 900 ml of warm water and add 1 tablespoon of Common Salt in it. Dip a washcloth in it and apply over the affected area for 15 minutes. Repeat the process five times a day.
OR
Take a slice of Bread and soak it in 300 ml of warm Milk. Apply over the affected area for 10 minutes. Repeat the process five times a day.
OR
Take a Tea Bag and soak it in 300 ml of warm water. Apply over the affected area for 15 minutes. Repeat the process four times a day.
OR
Take any of these vegetable slices - Tomato, raw Onion, crushed Garlic or Cabbage leaves. Apply any of these heated vegetable slice over the affected area for 15 minutes. Repeat the process four times a day.
Cut a thin slice of Onion and wrap it over the affected area with a bandage. Repeat the process after every four hours.
Black Cumin Seed Oil for Carbuncle
Mix half teaspoon of Black Cumin Seed Oil in one glass of lukewarm water. Drink it twice daily.
Put half teaspoon of Powdered Echinacea root in one cup of water. Boil it. Simmer for 10 minutes. Drink it thrice daily for one week.